Category Archives: something old, something new

transforming something old into something new. it’s magical, really. sometimes really slow, messy, frustrating magic.

bad crafts happen

bad crafts happen to good people. and sometimes, some ideas are just doomed from the start. some of you may recall this photo from a few weeks ago. well, that was just the start of it all. let me rewind … Continue reading →

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my $3.99 felting experiment

i found a sweater in the little girl’s section at goodwill. something about the neutral tones and subtle stripes made me pause and ponder. i’ve heard about people buying wool sweaters and then felting them or ripping them apart and … Continue reading →

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milk carton bird feeders: kids made it so

a classic craft. this milk-carton bird feeder has been made many times in many ways. a great way to keep little creative hands busy for an afternoon…the photos are pretty much self-explanatory. the supplies can be found at most dollar … Continue reading →

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i made it so: a tisket, a tasket…

i put flowers on my bike basket. i have yet to put the basket on the bike, but that’s just a minor detail… i started with a plain black basket. all function, no flair. i plucked some of these off … Continue reading →

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i made it so: it’s true…

i had a little curtain rod, but the end had popped off… almost got a new one, but fixing it shouldn’t be tough… gotta love glue guns and all they can do. tape, a bit of paint and… good as … Continue reading →

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